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32 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 70VarietyRobert KoehlerVarietyRobert KoehlerDiesel makes a violent bid to align himself with the Clint Eastwood-Charles Bronson-Steve McQueen tradition, but he lacks the charisma, emotional strength and humor to do so.
- 63Philadelphia InquirerSteven ReaPhiladelphia InquirerSteven ReaYes, there's a hastily added new ending - an ending that doesn't make sense when you think about it. Not that it's worth the effort
- 63ReelViewsJames BerardinelliReelViewsJames BerardinelliEffectively paced and nicely choreographed, the fundamental letdown of the ending results in a mild sense of dissatisfaction.
- 50Washington PostDesson ThomsonWashington PostDesson ThomsonWhile you're enduring the usual formulaic yada yada -- at least there are yuks to enjoy.
- 50The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Liam LaceyThe Globe and Mail (Toronto)Liam LaceyA paint-by-numbers vigilante movie with the usual rogue cop, murdered wife and trail of vengeance.
- 50Boston GlobeWesley MorrisBoston GlobeWesley MorrisDirected by F. Gary Gray and written by Christian Gudegast and Paul T. Scheuring, the movie isn't even worthy of former NFL linebacker turned straight-to-video action figure Brian Bosworth.
- 50USA TodayMike ClarkUSA TodayMike ClarkIt's all fast and furious up to its draggy finale, and yes, it could spark a sequel. Prepare yourself for coming dread in 18 months: "A Man Together."
- 40Austin ChronicleMarc SavlovAustin ChronicleMarc SavlovThe film falls just shy of both Diesel and Gray's mark.
- 40TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonaghTV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonaghThe film works best when it's sticking to the guns and poses conventions of macho crime pictures. When it reaches for emotional resonance, the results range from unconvincing to ludicrous.
- 38New York PostMegan LehmannNew York PostMegan LehmannViolent and unoriginal actioner.